chapter 16- diversity and global cultures Flashcards
biculturalism
when minority members adopt characteristics of majority cultures in order to succeed
low-context cultures
cultures that emphasize communication via spoken or written words
ethnic or national subcultures
groups that form among people from the same races, language groupings, regions and nations
multicultural organization
an organization that is based on pluralism and operates with inclusivity and respect for diversity
inclusivity
how open the organization is to anyone who can perform a job
power distance
the degree to which a society accepts unequal distribution of power
organizational subcultures
groupings of ppl based on shared demographic and job identities
cultural intelligence
the ability to adapt to new cultures
gender subcultures
groups that form among people of the same gender
ethnocentrism
the belief that one’s membership group or subculture is superior to all others
culture shock
the confusion and discomfort that a person experiences when in an unfamiliar culture
individualism
the degree to which a society emphasizes individuals and their self-interests
generational subcultures
groups that form among people in similar age groups
glass ceiling
a hidden barrier to the advancement of women and minorities
monochronic
cultures in which people tend to do one thing at a time
ecological fallacy
the assumption that a generalized cultural value applies equally well to all members of the culture
managing diversity
building an inclusive work environment that allows everyone to reach his or her potential
diversity
race, gender, age, and other individual differences
polychronic cultures
cultures in which people accomplish many different things at once
occupational subcultures
groups that form among people doing the same kinds of work
time orientation
the degree to which a society emphasized short-term or long-term goals
proxemics
the study of how people use interpersonal space
high-context cultures
cultures that rely on nonverbal and situational cues as well as spoken or written words in communication
uncertainty avoidance
the degree to which a society tolerates risk and uncertainty
masculinity-femininity
the degree to which a society values assertiveness and materialism
